Shanghai Coffee & Breakfast Tour

Shanghai is a city renowned for its vibrant coffee culture, boasting one of the highest numbers of coffee shops per capita in the world and leading China’s artisanal coffee movement. This walking tour explores the dynamically evolving French Concession neighborhood, combining visits to the trendiest cafes with stops at traditional street food vendors and longstanding local restaurants. Guests will enjoy breakfast and lunch at six different stops including scallion pancakes, a neighborhood favorite made with simple ingredients and prepared by a family who begins their day at three in the morning. Street fried fish offers a taste of Shanghainese culture with daily fresh catches cooked to order, while a cutting edge cafe serves coffee with fermented rice showcasing Shanghai’s modern coffee scene. Soup dumplings, potstickers, and tofu pudding provide a mix of classic and Suzhou style flavors, highlighting the culinary diversity of the city.

The tour continues with a visit to local bakeries offering sweet and savory breads and dough sticks enjoyed by residents. Guests will also stop at a neighborhood cafe known for uniquely flavored Americanos and a welcoming atmosphere. Walking between stops allows participants to explore the French Concession streets, rich with stories of writers, revolutionaries, and hidden courtyards where past and present meet. This experience provides an authentic taste of Shanghai’s diverse culinary landscape while highlighting the city’s cultural history and modern trends, giving visitors a deeper appreciation for its unique charm and innovation in food and coffee.